Adventure Trips

Adventure Trips

Adventure Trips are for youth entering 7th – 12th grades. YMCA Camp Wapsie offers some amazing out-of-camp adventure trips where campers can explore the outdoors and a variety of outdoor pursuits from Rock climbing, to canoeing, to mixed activities adventures!

After a thorough orientation at camp, campers pack and load up their gear and head to their destination to practice their outdoor skills and experience nature at its finest!

 

Please see our 2024 Family Handbook for information on programming, preparation tools, and other policies before registering.

Week 2 - White Water Rafting (entering 10-12 grade)

Camp Wapsie
6/16/24 - 6/22/24
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Join us for an unforgettable excursion. Enjoy Wisconsin’s beautiful Nicolet National Forest as we camp and spend two days white water rafting down top-rated Class II-IV roaring rapids on the Menominee River and the Peshtigo River with our guides from Wildman Ranch Outfitters. After white-water rafting, we will head to Devil’s Lake State Park to test our climbing skills at one of the best rock-climbing spots in the Midwest. This exciting excursion is for experienced campers.

 

2024 COST:

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the one you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT:

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 4 weeks prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

Cancellations:  Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email to [email protected]. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee. 

For questions, please call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
06/16/24 - 06/22/24
Week 2
$ 100.00 Register  
Closes
06/10/2024

Week 5 - T.E.A.M. CAMP (Together Everyone Accomplishes More) (entering 9-11 grade)

Camp Wapsie
7/7/24 - 7/13/24
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This week combines an adventure trip with leadership development training at Wapsie. Through challenge activities and the opportunity to plan part of the trip, campers utilize and grow their leadership skills. These activities, combined with an overnight rock-climbing trip to Backbone State Park, give campers the opportunity to have fun while learning to achieve more through teamwork.

Join our thrill-filled camp! Climb the cliffs, conquer canoeing, and bond through team challenges. Learn skills, build friendships, and unwind by campfires under starry skies. Embark on an unforgettable adventure at Backbone State Park where excitement meets new found leadership skills!

 

2024 COST:

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the one you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT:

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 4 weeks prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

Cancellations:  Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email to [email protected]. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee. 

For questions, please call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
07/07/24 - 07/13/24
Week 5
$ 100.00 Register  
Closes
07/01/2024

Week 6 - Devil's Lake Climbing (entering 7th-9th Grades)

Camp Wapsie
7/14/24 - 7/20/24
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Ever wanted to rock climb? Reach for new heights as we spend a week at Devil’s Lake State Park in Wisconsin, one of the Midwest’s premier climbing spots. It’s perfect for both beginners and veteran climbers. While camping near the Devil’s Lake State Park, campers will spend much of the day at Devil’s Lake to experience climbing, hiking the trails, check out the picturesque views and swimming at the fun beaches of the 360-acre lake.

 

2024 COST:

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the one you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT:

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 4 weeks prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

Cancellations:  Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email to [email protected]. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee. 

For questions, please call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
07/14/24 - 07/20/24
Week 6
$ 100.00 Register  
Closes
07/08/2024

Week 8 - Prairie du Chien - Hike and Sight Seeing (entering 8-10 grade)

Camp Wapsie
7/28/24 - 8/3/24
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Embark on an unforgettable adventure exploring the scenic wonders of Prairie du Chien! This immersive trip promises an exhilarating week filled with camping in parks, outdoor thrills and breathtaking sights from exploring the trails of Pikes Peak, to diving into the history of the Effigy Mounds and more! Come on out and experience a whole new way to view the world and take a step back from distractions!

 

2024 COST:

At Wapsie and the Y, we understand families have differing abilities to pay. To better accommodate many income levels, Camp Wapsie has tiered pricing levels. Choose the one you can best afford.

Tier A: $717.00 – Reflects most accurately the true price of camp

Tier B: $667.00 – Partially subsidized

Tier C: $617.00 – More subsidized 

PAYMENT:

At the time of registration, you will be required to pay a $100.00 non-refundable deposit per session.

Final payment for each session is due 4 weeks prior to the session start. Fees are set up on automatic withdrawal. If you have any questions about this, please contact the office.

 

CANCELLATIONS AND CHANGES:

Cancellations:  Cancellations and changes must be made in writing or by email to [email protected]. Cancellations anytime forfeit the $100 deposit. Cancellations less than 10 days prior to the session start date forfeit half the camp fees. No Shows will be charged the full fee. There is no refund for behavior-related problems. Campers who leave or cancel on the advice of medical personnel will receive a prorated refund. A physician’s note is required.

Changes: to request a program or week change, you must email camp at [email protected], and please include the child’s name, birthday, what week they are changing from, and what week you are requesting to change to. If there is availability for camp to accommodate your request, we will move the participant and send a confirmation email to you. There is a $25 processing fee. 

For questions, please call 319-435-2577 or email [email protected].


Available Sessions

Date(s) Minimum Deposit
07/28/24 - 08/03/24
Week 8
$ 100.00 Register  
Closes
07/22/2024